This morning it seemed our Voodoo doughnuts were a bit stale, so naturally it was time to replenish our doughnut supply. We decided to go with a less decadent option this time and went to Pip's Original Doughnuts.
how cute is this place??^^ omg
rule of thumb: if you can't decide, don't
I got one of each of today's doughnuts. My favorites were the raw honey & sea salt and "the dirty wu," but they were all pretty incredible.
We then went for a scenic drive to Multnomah Falls. We knew the destination would be incredible, but what we didn't know was how incredible the views on the way would be.
When we did arrive at our destination, we were awestruck. This is no trickling waterfall. It is a gushing, crashing, spraying beast of a waterfall.
Today was supposed to be pretty and rain-free (lol funny joke; of course it rained), but being near the falls was pretty much like being in a downpour...pro tip: When dressing for this outing, take into consideration the inevitable wind and water...
Upon continuing up the trail, we found even more beautiful views...
After returning to the base of the falls and grabbing some roasted pecans (I'm a sucker for freshly roasted nuts), we drove back into town and had sushi at Masu Sushi...definitely fresher than any sushi at home...
We then did a little shopping in Union Way. This is primarily an upscale men's mall of sorts, but they also have some masculine-influenced women's clothing including shirt dresses, killer pants, and perfectly tailored button ups (all of which I am hopelessly in love with). Unfortunately, everything here was crazy expensive, so I bought nothing. However, I did torture myself by trying on some super super super cute things that were waaaaaay out of what I could ever actually afford.
We did buy one thing in Union Way...cream cheese brioche from Little T Baker...excellent
...and then...the moment we've all been waiting for...*drum roll*...Urban Outfitters in Portland...what could be better??? Yes, I bought another black dress. Yes, I bought another button up. Yes, I bought another shirt dress. But I couldn't help myself!
After walking around near Urban Outfitters for a bit, we returned to the vicinity of our hotel and finally went to THE Powell's, the largest independent used and new bookstore in the world. It's massive. It's often referred to as a city of books, and there is no question why. They've got it all (including some Tim Gunn books I had been on the hunt for and another book about Paris to add to my collection).
It's super easy to get turned around in this place, but that's not always such a bad thing. I'm not the most avid reader around, but even I could easily spend hours flipping through pages in this store (especially in the fashion section...there's a section for everyone).
After tracking down our book wish-lists (and then each other), we walked back to our hotel and went to dinner at Clyde Common, conveniently attached to our hotel lobby. Despite said convenience to the hotel, this restaurant served food far from your average hotel food. I would say it was the second best meal we've had while in Portland (behind brunch at Tasty n Sons).
Our favorites included...
...brussel sprouts^^...
...pork collar^^...
...and apple-ginger ice cream cake^^
Just when we thought Portland couldn't get any better, it did. From the urban lifestyle to the scenic views to the incredible food, Portland has continued to impress.
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